The British Medical Journal recently published a scathing report on sports drinks and the science behind them. According to the author, researchers whose work spans decades, professional organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine, and scientific panels for…
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Dr. Dolins co-authored the chapter “Dietary intervention approaches to the treatment of obesity” in the new Textbook of Obesity: Biological, Psychological and Cultural Influences edited by Akabas, Lederman and Moore.
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When Dara-Lynn Weiss chronicled the way in which she induced weight loss in her 7 year old daughter Bea in Vogue magazine’s April issue, she set off an avalanche of emotional responses. For the few of you who haven’t read…
You may know that weight-bearing exercise, calcium and vitamin D are partners in building strong bones. But another major player may surprise you: calories. Bone is continually remodeled, meaning it is broken down and reformed. This allows our bone to…
I was at a pot-luck luncheon where the cooks had outdone themselves. There was an array of delicious dishes, many made with whole grains, salads with a rainbow of colors, and a pink steamed salmon just to make sure we…
Consumers in the US spent $2.4 BILLION on products which promise to promote weight and fat loss, but experts aren’t so sure they’re worth the money. In an article soon to be published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition…
Teens typically struggle for autonomy and are less influenced by their parents than children are. This means that parents hoping to help their kids lose weight will often be more successful by playing a supportive role, rather than an active…